Boston vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boston Rank #628

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Dalton mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Dalton boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.